Anna-Lena Grönefeld
WTA · Career-high #14 singles, #7 doubles
- Junior World No. 1
- French Open junior champion
- 18 WTA titles — Wimbledon & Roland Garros mixed doubles
- Career-high #14 singles · #7 doubles
Background
ITUSA student since age 17.
Number 1 junior player in the world and French Open junior champion.
18 WTA titles including Wimbledon and the French Open mixed doubles championships.
Career high ranking of #14 in singles and #7 in doubles under ITUSA.
Video transcript
“Unique, and for sure he's a great coach — I think he's one of the best out there. He really helped me during my career the last years, and we all work very well together and we had a little success. He's very passionate — he's really into it with his heart and cares about it a lot, and works on every little detail he can possibly do. So yeah, it's really great — results were immediate.”
Testimonial letter
Journey to the Top
Ranking & prize evolution under Rafa
2003 Goal — Top 200. Anna finished the year ranked 120.
2004 Goal — Top 100. Anna finished the year ranked 75.
2005 Goal — Top 50. Anna finished the year ranked 20.
2006 Goal — Top 20. Anna finished the year ranked 14.
Combined prize and endorsement money: $119,384 (2003) → $219,796 (2004) → $869,216 (2005) → $1,495,000 (2006).